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Air restrictions Announced for Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games

No. H029/10
For release - March 11, 2010

OTTAWA — Transport Canada today announced the airspace restrictions that will be in effect for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games as of midnight, March 12, 2010, following the Games' opening ceremonies.

Airspace will be restricted over the 2010 Paralympic Game venues:

  • University of British Columbia;
  • Downtown Vancouver;
  • Callahan Valley; and
  • Whistler.

Operations in these restricted areas will be limited to emergency, security, and other authorized flights. There will be no requirement for additional security screening, registration and authorization processes for the 2010 Paralympic Games.

Transport Canada, the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit, NAV CANADA and other aviation planners have informed air operators of these airspace restrictions, which will not affect passengers on large air carriers.

Transport Canada reminds operators to consult the NOTAMs regarding operations within restricted zones until the closing of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Athletes' Village on March 24, 2010.

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Date modified:
2010-03-11